Academic Support

OVERVIEW

One of the great strengths of SVPHS is our small-school care and concern for every student's development. We have an environment in which students are fully supported by our caring faculty, counselors, coaches, staff, and administrators. As such, below are a sampling of the many support procedures we offer our students.

This comprehensive program is designed for students diagnosed with mild learning disabilities, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and/or physical disabilities who receive accommodations as they prepare for college. The Center aids in the development of learning strategies and promotes skills in test-taking, memorization, reading, note-taking, organization and time management on an individual basis and as needed. Students are also encouraged to be self-advocates and to explore how one’s disability affects one’s ability to learn.

2018-2019 Fees

Level I Services: $1,900 full year; $950 half year
Level II Transitional Services: $1,120 per year
Level III Supplemental Services: $600 per year

We work with each incoming student to create a class schedule that fits each student's individual goals and strengths.

Honors level courses are available for freshmen in Mathematics, History, Science, and English. Students can test into these higher-level courses right at the start of their Pallotti career.

Sophomores can take Advanced Placement (AP) courses; while Juniors and Seniors have over 15 AP courses from which to choose.

Freshmen students who need additional math support take two math courses in the 1st semester. In the second course, Algebra Prep, students drill on the core Algebra skills which increases their computational speed and allows them to better handle more challenging high school Algebra and Geometry problems.

This one semester course is designed to successfully transition freshmen to the “Pallotti Way.” Students are provided the tools they will need to be successful academically and socially, as well as learning about the Pallottine traditions of service and commitment to excellence. Course emphases include:

Study Skills Development: emphasis on the proven methods of succeeding in the humanities and math/sciences.

Our school day ends at 2:30 PM; then, from 2:30 – 3:30 PM, we have the Pallotti “Protected Hour.” During that after-school hour, our teachers are available for individual tutoring or study sessions. No sports practices and no play or musical practices will be held in that hour. Instead, it is daily time dedicated to the academic improvement of our students.

The National Honor Society is a prestigious organization that recognizes students with high academic achievement and a commitment to service. At Pallotti, NHS members are expected to help out those students who struggle academically. NHS tutors are available during lunch periods every day and after school. This can be a very successful way for students to get ahead in class and gain new appreciation for the study habits and educational skills of our top students.

During the week prior to mid-term and final exams, the NHS organizes tutoring sessions specifically designed to prepare students for these major tests. Teachers from each discipline are available until 5 PM to help students organize their notes and to predict and prepare for the content of these tests.